Equity and Engagement

Overview

The Equity and Engagement Division oversees programs that promote some of the key
values of De Anza College – including equity, civic engagement, social justice and
inclusion.

These programs are focused on

Addressing inequities in higher education

Providing resources to help students overcome social barriers

Preparing students to become active participants and leaders in a democratic society

Our programs include

Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education

TheOffice of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Educationpromotes – through programs and services – an academic, cultural and social environment
that provides equity, social justice and academic success for all at De Anza. The
office is also home to the Jean Miller Resource Room for Women, Gender and Sexuality.

Honors Program

The goal of the De Anza Honors Program is to engage, support and challenge self-motivated students to pursue a deeper education
based on the principles of continuous intellectual growth, critical thinking, service-leadership
and academic integrity, thereby enabling them to create opportunities for success
in both their personal and professional lives.

Learning in Communities

The Learning in Communities (LinC) program integrates two or more subjects to create a better and easier understanding
of both. Students in the program work with a community of LinC members in the linked
classes, helping each other succeed and making friends along the way.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center supports classroom instruction with tutoring services to help students at all levels
become better learners and gain the confidence and skills to achieve their greatest
possible academic success.

Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy in Action (VIDA)

The Vasconcellos Institute for Democracy (VIDA) empowers students to become agents of change in their communities and beyond.
VIDA fosters education that meets the needs of the communities we serve. It helps
develop pathways to meaningful participation in local, state and federal government
decision-making processes.